Thursday, March 13, 2008

Weekend What's What 3/13-3/16

THAT'S FRESH

This weekend l'étoile suggests you make an exploratory trek through uncharted Twin Cites territory! With so many cool events going on, it's the perfect excuse to add some sparkle and freshness to your typical routine and do something unexpected. Designate this as your check-out-that-place-you've-been-meaning-to-check-out weekend and don't be surprised if you find something new and wonderful to rave about.

Check back Monday for our St.Paddy's Day bonus edition of the What's What!

xo-l'étoile

Photo Credit: Charles Miller for l'étoile

THURSDAY MARCH 13TH

Hands in the Dark

@ 331 ClubUniversity & 13th Ave. NENortheast Mpls

11pm / 21+ / Free

With resident DJ Jonathan Ackerman tearing up SXSW this week, very special guest DJs Scott Gusts, DJ 100 ft Boner (yes, you heard us right) and DJ The Kids Will Love It take the reins and rock the 331 for all you pre-weekend party people.

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FRIDAY ART PICK: MIKE RUIZ

You most likely have seen the work of Mike Ruiz. With a resume as long as it is impressive, this New York based photographer is the epitome of gloss and polish. His decadent work is chocked full of fantasy, glamour, and ferocity x 10. Not only has Ruiz shot for some of the coolest mags available and art directed flashy ad campaigns for high-end clients, but he somehow finds the time to moonlight as a music video and independent film Director as well.

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FRIDAY MARCH 14TH

Mercurial Rage, Bella Koshka, The Invincible Kids

@ Club UndergroundSpring Street Tavern355 Monroe St. NENortheast Mpls

9pm / 21+ / $5

Prepare yourself for an interesting sonic mashup at Club Underground this Friday. This unusual but brilliant lineup includes rockers Mercurial Rage and The Invincible Kids, alongside the ethereal sounds of Bella Koshka.

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FRIDAY MARCH 14TH

Minneapolis 55408

@ Intermedia Arts 2822 Lyndale Ave. SUptown

7-11:30pm / Free

Intermedia Arts presents its twelfth annual multimedia showcase of artists living in the 55408. Lay eyes on work by such local luminaries as Ben Olson, Isaac Arvold, Eric Inkala, and more. Bryant Lake Bowl’s food will be a star, and you can be too in the 2nd annual Karaoke blowout.

CLICK FOR THIS ART EVENT AND MORE AT MPLSART.COM

FRIDAY MARCH 14TH

Xiu Xiu

@ The Triple Rock619 Cedar Ave. West Bank

5pm / All Ages / $12

Experimental noise-makers Xiu Xiu hit up the Trip for an ear bending adventure that may confuse or inspire - depending on your appreciation for the relatively abstract. Thao Nguyan and To Reinvent kick things off.

BONUS: Stick around for the after party sponsored by Radio K and featuring DJ Soviet Panda of Too Much Love!

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FRIDAY MARCH 14TH

Brad Senne

@ Clubhouse Jager 923 Washington Ave.North Loop

10pm / 21+ / Free

Catch local indie charmer Brad Senne and friends tonight at the Clubhouse. Senne will have you smitten with his sweet melodies and even sweeter lyrics - we guarantee it!

Pan-o-rama! Amazing local photog Orin Rutchick exhibits over fifty 20x60” panoramic photographs spanning three galleries at the Mpls Photo Coop. This show is a can't miss for anyone with eyes.

CLICK FOR THIS ART EVENT AND MORE AT MPLSART.COM

COOL LINK: NEGATIVLAND DVD BOX SET

We know you've been yearning to throw a retro-90's, First Avenue Danceteria-style party at your place, but haven't because you just couldn't imagine groovin' to vintage Daft Punk without that cool video footage that set the mood for the dance floor. Instead of tracking down an old-school VJ, you should check out Negativland's "Our Favorite Things". This new DVD of music videos and video tchotchke couples Negativland's trademark goofy, avant-garde sound collage with its video soul mate. It's a chunky mixture of ultra-glossy, yet jagged and choppy computer animation, stock footage, and political iconography with bits of classic animation sprinkled on top. Not only that, but it comes complete with 90 minutes of bonus footage and a full-length CD by the 180-Gs.

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SATURDAY MARCH 15TH

Web Design 101

@ Springboard for the Arts 308 Prince StreetSuite 207St.Paul

1-4pm / $45 Adv - $50 Door

These days everyone needs a web site and you are no exception. Springboard for the Arts wants to teach you to become a master of the web, so whether your skills need updating, or you just want to learn more, these experts will guide you into the 21st century.

We can't help but heart Bethany Kalk's fluid, unpredictable painting style. Her images are fleshy and meaty, but somehow the encaustic element of her work makes it seem delicious yet girly at the same time.

CLICK FOR THIS ART EVENT AND MORE AT MPLSART.COM

SATURDAY MARCH 15TH

Faces of a Fig Tree (Ichijiku No Kao)

@ Walker Cinema1750 Hennepin Ave. Minneapolis

7:30pm / $8 ($6 Members)

This artistically stunning film directed by Kaori Momoi revolves around the Kadowaki family, whose members lead normal lives until confronted by dramatic circumstances. Gorgeous and quirky, this film is sure to make a colorful impact on your Saturday evening. 2006, Japan, 35mm, in Japanese with English subtitles, 94 minutes.

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SATURDAY MARCH 15TH

Double Trouble Vs. Hot Pants DJs

@ Clubhouse Jager 923 Washington Ave.North Loop

10pm / 21+ / Free

If this DJ battle were based on names alone, the game is tied. It's girls vs. boys tonight set to the sounds of funk, soul and bubblegum pop ala Double Trouble and Hot Pants DJs. Get your dance on, swig glorious cocktails, and be amazed by some old-school cassette tape mix-mastery at the Clubhouse.

Guarding and viewing art day after day is bound to inspire more art, right? Steven Square Center for the Arts salutes museum guards for the third year in a row by giving them their own show. Now’s your chance to see what’s in the minds of those unassuming guards you usually quietly pass by.

CLICK FOR THIS ART EVENT AND MORE AT MPLSART.COMcollage by Larry Miller

SUNDAY MUSIC PICK: LOCAL ANESTHETIC COMPILATION

For many years, record collectors far and wide have bought and sold copies of extremely rare, highly sought-after and highly priced punk singles, and those from Colorado's long-defunct "Local Anesthetic" label are no exception. This rockin' compilation includes all 7" singles released by the label which was run by Wax Trax Records co-owner Duane Davis in the early 80s and includes music by such artists as The Frantix, Nails, and even a tune by the Gluons that features vocals by Allen Ginsberg. This is American punk rock history on a disc, with an LP version releasing later this year for those who want to save a cool grand compiling these singles on vinyl!

CLICK THE IMAGE TO PURCHASE THE COMPILATION

SUNDAY MARCH 16TH

Bloody Mary-thon

@ Various LocationsTwin Cities

Tear yourself away from the pillow and spice up your Sunday with a self-motivated Bloody Mary bar crawl. Below are some of our favorite joints in town to indulge in a little "hair of the dog".

Jen and Marcus love the Irish. Both are 1/4 Irish (approximately) and, therefore, legally able to celebrate 1/4 of St. Patrick's Day (approximately). Join them as they do what they would normally do on the third Monday of the month (spinning awesome tunes and killer grooves) but this time with a Irish twist.

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COOL OPPORTUNITIES

Diesel Wall Competition

ART DEMOCRACY! With this idea in mind, Diesel created DIESEL WALL, a competition dedicated to young artists and designers, to offer them the opportunity to showcase their works on an extraordinary scale: monumental, freestanding vertical walls in the centres of world’s most important cities.

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